diff --git a/OWNERS b/OWNERS
index ff904b63a35..ebd9a2f4591 100644
--- a/OWNERS
+++ b/OWNERS
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 reviewers:
-  - deads2k
   - JoelSpeed
   - everettraven
 approvers:
   - deads2k
   - JoelSpeed
+  - everettraven